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MBI is the abbreviation for “Mostly Borrowed Ideas”. Why “Mostly Borrowed Ideas?” As a generalist, I do not have a background in any particular sector. I enjoy navigating across industries, businesses, and countries to learn, understand, and connect the dots. In any case, most ideas and innovations are incremental in nature. Very few of us are smart enough to come up with truly original or groundbreaking ideas. I am Abdullah Al-Rezwan. I was born and brought up in Bangladesh. I went to University of Dhaka for my undergrad and majored in Finance. After working three and half years in Equity Research (Sell-side) covering Financial Sector in Bangladesh, I left Bangladesh to pursue my MBA in the US. I graduated within top 10% of the class from Cornell University's two-year MBA program and worked on the buy-side following my graduation. During my time at Cornell, I won two stock pitch competitions and also became finalists in four other competitions. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a generalist in the US large cap team at Madison Investments and covered a wide range of companies from UnitedHealth to Amazon and Boeing before US immigration reality paused my career in investment management. As my work authorization expired, I moved to Canada in January, 2021. Then in early 2022, I was able to return to the US.

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<ul><li>Revenue: Digital Media net new ARR $470 Mn ($50 mn higher than guide).</li><li>Gross Margin: Digital Media gross margin remains steady at ~96%, but Digital Experience posted its highest ever gross margin of 67.3% in 2Q'23.</li><li>Cost Structure: 2Q'23 GAAP operating margin was 33.7%, down from 34.9% in 2Q'22.</li></ul>

Revenue: Digital Media net new ARR $470 Mn ($50 mn higher than guide).Gross Margin: Digital Media gross margin remains steady at ~96%, but Digital Experience posted its highest ever gross margin of 67.3% in 2Q'23.Cost Structure: 2Q'23 GAAP operating margin was 33.7%, down from 34.9% in 2Q'22.

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Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

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<li>Adobe's share price is experiencing significant momentum, which is likely to be sustained for the time being.</li>
<li>Better than expected quarterly results could easily prompt a new wave of rating upgrades by the sell-side analysts.</li>
<li>Investors interested in holding Adobe for a longer period of time should not ignore some important red flags.</li>
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Adobe's share price is experiencing significant momentum, which is likely to be sustained for the time being.
Better than expected quarterly results could easily prompt a new wave of rating upgrades by the sell-side analysts.
Investors interested in holding Adobe for a longer period of time should not ignore some important red flags.


Adobe: Opportunities In Generative AI, Q2 Earnings And Considerations For Long-Term Holders

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<li>Following the massive drop in Adobe's share price, more investors are looking favourably at the business.</li>
<li>In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook.</li>
<li>As a long-term shareholder, I still have a hard time rating Adobe as a buy.</li>
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Following the massive drop in Adobe's share price, more investors are looking favourably at the business.
In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook.
As a long-term shareholder, I still have a hard time rating Adobe as a buy.


Adobe Is A High Quality Business With Capital Allocation Problems

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<li>Adobe's high quality business model does not matter much in a sector where topline growth is the main driver of valuations.</li>
<li>In the meantime, the company's organic growth is showing signs of slowing down which could result in more risk taking by the management.</li>
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Adobe's high quality business model does not matter much in a sector where topline growth is the main driver of valuations.
In the meantime, the company's organic growth is showing signs of slowing down which could result in more risk taking by the management.


Adobe: Compelling Fundamentals But Stale Returns Ahead

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<ul><li>Today I would like to show you some useful charts that could give you potential ideas for your next investment. </li><li>Bitcoin: the breakout we were waiting for! After a big drawdown, Bitcoin finally broken the descending trendline.</li><li>The most important cryptocurrency is 35% below its highs, but from a technical point of view, the situation looks more constructive after the breakout.</li></ul>

Today I would like to show you some useful charts that could give you potential ideas for your next investment. Bitcoin: the breakout we were waiting for! After a big drawdown, Bitcoin finally broken the descending trendline.The most important cryptocurrency is 35% below its highs, but from a technical point of view, the situation looks more constructive after the breakout.

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Adobe Systems Incorporated develops, markets, and supports computer software products and technologies.  The Company's products allow users to express and use information across all print and electronic media.  Adobe offers a line of application software products, type products, and content for creating, distributing, and managing information.

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Adobe 2Q'23 Update

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MBI Deep Dives

Adobe: Opportunities In Generative AI, Q2 Earnings And Considerations For Long-Term Holders

Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE) stock has seen renewed optimism among investors as opportunities around generative AI continue to make the headlines.

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Adobe Is A High Quality Business With Capital Allocation Problems

In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook. As a long-term shareholder, I still...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Adobe: Compelling Fundamentals But Stale Returns Ahead

Adobe's high quality business model does not matter much in a sector where topline growth is the main driver of valuations. In the meantime, the...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

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Today I would like to show you some useful charts that could give you potential ideas for your next investment. Bitcoin: the breakout we were...

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